20 Bathroom Rug Ideas to Make Your Space a Relaxing Escape

Keep your feet warm while simultaneously showing off your signature style with these ideas for bathroom rugs.

No matter how beautiful your bathroom floor tile, it can be cold on bare feet. A traditional bath mat can easily fix that, but it's not the only solution. For a cozy, spa-like feel, consider placing an area rug or runner in your bathroom. Not only does it cover more space than a bath mat, but it's also an opportunity to add color and style to your space.

While you likely associate rugs with living rooms and bedrooms, a bathroom rug can easily add a soft, relaxing texture to a bathroom. To help you choose the perfect one for your space, we're sharing our favorite bathroom rug ideas.

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Green Bathroom Rug

Bring a burst of color into an otherwise neutral bathroom by laying down a rug in a rich shade of green. Here, the bit of black in the rug is emphasized by hanging black and white framed artwork and installing task lights with black lamp shades.

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Sophisticated Style

From the thoughtfully organized bathroom shelves to the lucite vanity legs and intricate tiling, this space is truly a dream. Lay down a colorful, aged rug for an unexpected yet welcome addition to an upscale bathroom.

Farmhouse Bathroom Rug

Modern farmhouse design is an enduring trend, so if that’s your go-to home style, make sure your bathroom decor reflects it as well. Complement a refined rustic vanity and crisp shiplap walls with an earth toned distressed runner rug.

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Red and Blue Bathroom Decor

Put a modern twist on the traditional nautical design approach with a red and blue color scheme. Tie in the bathroom’s pops of red decor, white tiled floors, and blue painted walls with an area rug in similar colors.

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Classic Bathroom Style

With its flawless blend of farmhouse and contemporary elements, this transitional style bathroom deserves flooring that will anchor down the design. A spacious vintage rug laid over sleek marble floors is an ideal choice.

Rustic Bathroom Decor

Soften a modern bathroom by adding a large area rug in warm, rich colors. Use the excuse of a clean design slate to add some character to a small space. This white and black bathroom is far from boring with its wooden furniture and patterned antique area rug.

Traditional Bathroom Rug

Turn your bathroom into a space you never want to leave by bringing in additional seating and laying down a gorgeous brown and blue patterned rug. Pair these elements with a claw-foot tub and framed art prints for the ultimate relaxing spot.

Black and White Bathroom

Maintain an unfussy appearance in a sleek, modern bathroom design by choosing a rug that adds a style element without overwhelming the space. Opt for a neutral look by choosing a bathroom rug with a subtle black and white motif, or use this opportunity to add a subtle pop of color to the room.

Gray Bathroom Rug

If your bathroom leans toward eclectic design, consider keeping the rug simple. A light colored gray and white striped style that will fit any aesthetic. It blends into a similar shade of penny tile floor, allowing the more extravagant elements shine.

Touch of Glam

Give a laid-back, neutral bathroom a glamorous upgrade. Balance out the more polished details like the marble countertop and ornate overhead light fixture with organic elements like a rattan bath stool and cozy, cream colored textured rug.

Natural Bathroom Rug

Despite its modern fixtures, this small bathroom is still in touch with its natural side. The brown, orange, and yellow tints throughout the throw rug fits right in with the rest of the room’s decor.

Spa-Like Feel

Your bathroom should serve as a sanctuary, so be sure to put thought into all the design details. Comfort is a must in this space, and a spacious, velvety rug is sure to put you at ease at the end of a long day.

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Floral Bathroom Rug

Perk up a muted bathroom design by choosing a cheerful rug in a vibrant magenta with a flowery pattern. Take it a small step further and display a vase of fresh flowers on the countertop in a similar color as the rug.

Pink Bathroom Idea

Embrace the Barbiecore trend by using pink in your bathroom design. Tiles and accessories in a soft shade are sweet but including a rug in a deeper rose hue with a striking pattern adds a bit more sophistication.

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Colorful Bathroom Rug

Let your creative personality shine—or make it fun for the little ones—by opting for a few different multicolored abstract bath rugs. Feel free to throw the rule book out the window for this one, especially if the rest of the bathroom is already relatively neutral.

Natural Textures

Bring the outdoors in with a plethora of plants that thrive in humid conditions. While you’re at it, place a soft throw rug at the foot of the bathtub to help you relax and feel like you’re at one with nature.

Subtle Stripes

A large glass grid patterned shower door such as this one should be the star of the show. Keep all other design features, including the bathroom rug, understated. A modest white and gray striped runner adds a soft design element without distracting from the focal point.

Jute Bathroom Runner

Bring some coastal grandmother energy to your bathroom with this simple step. Select a runner rug in a natural material such as jute. This will be particularly effective if the space already has some ocean elements already such as this seagreen glass tiled shower.

Coastal Bathroom Rug

Incorporate vintage decor pieces in pale blues and sandy tans for a coastal farmhouse feel. A soft striped bathroom rug coincides with the blue shiplap walls and white molding.

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Neutral Bathroom Rug

If your bathroom has been recently updated but also incorporates natural colors and materials, the right rug can tie the whole space together. You can’t go wrong with a textured runner in a cream and tan color scheme.

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